Chicken
Quesadillas Freezer Recipe
These freeze well
for quick snacks or even for appys for unexpected guests.
4 boneless skinless
chicken breasts, diced
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 flour tortillas
2 cups Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, grated
In large skillet,
cook chicken with garlic powder and pepper until throroughly
cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside. Next, simmer tomatoes,
green peppers, onion and garlic, continuing to simmer until
liquid is evaporated. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Using a small amount
of olive oil, fry each side of tortillas in skillet, then
place on a cookie sheet. Top four tortillas with 1/4 cup cheese,
1/4 of the chicken mixture, 1/4 of the tomato mixture, topping
with 1/4 cup of cheese and second tortilla. Press gently and
place in ziploc freezer bag or wrap for the freezer.
On cooking day:
Preheat oven to 375F. Do not thaw! Simply place the quesadillas
on the cookie sheet straight from the freezer, and bake for
15-20 minutes or until cheese is fully melted. Cut into wedges
(pizza cutter works best) and serve with salsa, guacamole
and/or sour cream.
Don't forget to
also make our freezer salsa
and freezer guacamole!
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